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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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October 29, 2007
Vampire Power – Sucking money out of your wallet (external link)

Do you leave your chargers plugged into the outlet? Then beware your energy bill!
US consumers and businesses lose $4 billion annually to “vampire” or standby power use.

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